How many points is LEAN worth in Scrabble?

LEAN is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEAN?

LEAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LEAN?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEAN, GLEAN, LEANS, LEANT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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LEAN

4 pts

LEAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. LEAN means "having little fat".

Meaning & examples

/liːn/

Pronunciation: /liːn/

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noun

(of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
Example: The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy.

Synonyms: tilt

verb

To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
Example: She leaned out of the window.
To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
Example: I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.
Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.

noun

Meat with no fat on it.
An organism that is lean in stature.

verb

To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.

adjective

(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
(of meat) Having little fat.
Example: lean steak cuts
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
Example: a lean budget

Synonyms: deficient, dilute, poor, insufficient, scarce, sparse, lithe, svelte

Antonyms: rich

verb

To conceal.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

having little fat

In a sentence: "It is lean."

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Letter Values

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LEAN Scrabble FAQ

Is LEAN a Scrabble word?: LEAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does LEAN mean?: having little fat
How do you use LEAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is lean."
How many points is LEAN worth in Scrabble?: LEAN is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEAN?: LEAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEAN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEAN, GLEAN, LEANS, LEANT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

LEAN

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